Shake It, Eugene: Episode 2 The Candle Room Video by Amy Carr Shake It, Eugene is a video series about Eugene’s underground dance movement. Although they remain relatively unknown, places to go dancing in Eugene come alive almost any night of the week as people of all ages turn toward dance as a way to relax and meet [...]

A Eugene Ballet Company dancer’s Venezuelan heritage inspires his first choreography piece. Story by Mackenzie Bur Photos by Emilee Booher Twelve dancers, clad in leg warmers, sweats, and baggy t-shirts, stand before him ready to begin. Tension and anticipation fill every limb to capacity. “Ready?” A dancer crosses herself. Ominous music fills the room and the dancers launch [...]

Shake It, Eugene: Episode 1 Salsa: Not Just for Chips Story by Amy Carr It’s Friday night. Taylor’s, Rennie’s, and The District are buzzing. Meanwhile, dancers are strapping on their shoes and heading to the Vet’s Club for one of Eugene’s most delightful secrets: a night of salsa dancing. Although it remains somewhat unknown, Eugene has an extensive Latin [...]